Can This New Year Model TCM Revive A Nearly Extinct Species of XJs?

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Ай бұрын

These older model (87-90) Jeep Cherokee TCMs are basically impossible to find at this given point. Not aware of a company remanufacturing them and used is hard to find. I decided to take a gamble against what people said would work so the older Renix Style Cherokees can stay on the road just a little while longer.

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@HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair Ай бұрын

Holy shoot dex, what a website. Thank you for yet another key to the kingdom!

@garyonnen7634 Ай бұрын

Your worth any time I spend on this channel. And I don’t own a Jeep.

@WAEMIDIV Ай бұрын

Absolutely some incredible developments. We commend you for your services

@T80Delta Ай бұрын

This is a huge discovery! And surely will help people long into future... thanks Dex!

@janetbrowder6685 Ай бұрын

I can easily see how this information will help many individuals. It’s a big ole world out there, and some good XJs may get a new life. 👏👏👏👍👍👍

@junkboxgarage6071 19 күн бұрын

Man that website you showed us is incredible. Immediately saved to my favorites for future use.

@danvanwormer3543 Ай бұрын

Excellent video and information. I have two Renix XJs with an auto and one as a complete spare if I ever needed a TCM. However, you have given me even more resources to keep them running.

@jeffsgarage8414 Ай бұрын

Man i know a good deal about cherokees, but goddamn you know your stuff.

@MrDrag1on Ай бұрын

I appreciate the help brother!

@thelonewrangler1008 Ай бұрын

This is one of those very specific and random videos that'll be helping people for years. I'd say thank you, but it was of no use to me, and I'm also a giant a hole🇺🇲

@invisibilianone6288 23 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@grantgranberry 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. Man this changes things for a lot of people. Your videos help jeep owners. Thanks keep it up.....

@broham2198 Ай бұрын

Thanks for gathering info like this and sharing it with us!

@georgefletcher9314 Ай бұрын

Absolutely love your channel… I am a diehard xj guy.. I absolutely love my two 1998s that I have…

@chrismarsh9978 Ай бұрын

And Yet again love yer info !!! Always learning something useful !!!

@dexjs Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@Pigtrapper Ай бұрын

Those dang 3 way stop signs are ridiculous

@AJSilva-rj7xk Ай бұрын

Wow awesome information

@jaygraham5407 Ай бұрын

Great information

@Charles_Dean Ай бұрын

For whatever it’s worth I’ve bought a couple of things from Dead Jeep and I have nothing but nice things to say about them. Their customer service is lovely and they do a good job of describing the part that’s being listed. I have yet to feel like they’ve been misleading in anything they’ve advertised

@RenXJ Ай бұрын

You should get together with nickintime he is really good with all the wiring parts of the tcm

@Tpbmods Ай бұрын

DUUUUDE, Nickintime is brilliant. I have his REM+ and the FanController. Just amazing. He did an amazing job keeping Cruiser54's knowledge alive too(RIP Legend)

@salieri23 Ай бұрын

@@Tpbmods :OO i didn't knew.... RIP

@HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair Ай бұрын

Love to be early to a dex video. Specially on computer fixes, let's see where we eventually have to back carb 4.0s with 4.2 intakes and use points distributors. Lol, I would watch the crap outta that video

@arak17iv77 Ай бұрын

Thats a dang must!! We definitely need these videos!! Im sick if this computer junk... Its not really hard its just not easy if youre not used to it or have someone walk you thru it.

@geofffenwick1126 Ай бұрын

And a manual trans I'm doing that on my 91 now later model 4.0 intake cut to fit an edelbrock 4 bbl, cheap hei at the moment might swap that for points as it's a bit big

@darth--chungus1765 Ай бұрын

I plan on doing a 4.0 with a 4.2 carb intake, and the new Holley 2bbl system with a turbo in the next year. I'll make sure to do a write up on one of the forums. Doesn't seem like it'll be terribly difficult with a manual Jeep.

@jeepguy04 Ай бұрын

Good useful information

@v12alpine Ай бұрын

The extra wires on the 87-90 TCM are for the comfort mode switch. Would be interesting to know if the newer TCM responds to it and which mode it gets stuck in without the switch.

@Rmehki Ай бұрын

The newer ones default to power mode

@Tpbmods Ай бұрын

Default is Power, and you can do a Comfort switch bypass to always be in Power.

@Jaysunn00 Ай бұрын

I wish I knew about that website two years ago

@MrMattMohler Ай бұрын

You're doing Gods work!

@stevenbelton6244 Ай бұрын

I bought a 231j from dead jeeps and a front axel for a dana 30. I had a good experience with them. The parts were as described.

@AAB371 Ай бұрын

good job

@danieljohnson8437 Ай бұрын

Saving me money, Dex JEEP'S.

@BANGEDUPJEEP 13 күн бұрын

My Renix Comanche has the dual TPS. The Fuel injection uses 0-5v and the TCM uses 5-0v.

@DependableAutoTruck Ай бұрын

thanks for sharing

@michaelgibbs5613 Ай бұрын

Should make a video on lift off doors for xj and zj I’m building half doors for a 96 zj and unbolting them all the time is a pain

@junkboxgarage6071 19 күн бұрын

Cherokee heaven is real!

@arak17iv77 Ай бұрын

Thx dex im still working on my 96 fire victim.. Using 99 wire harness its coming back out.. I got a dang 98 ram that wiring makes more sense and will work somehow i saw a video on the dodges working on certain jeep setups.. pretty cool cuz i just blew up the dodge 318 dang oil pump quit.. dont know what all flew apart it was a 300 dollar truck..

@arak17iv77 Ай бұрын

I got a nice 91 kota v6 i could definitely use that harness but hate to bc that trucks in good shape.. Thanks man. Need to do some business with you if possible thx for the relays and fuses good stuff !

@williamhansen4274 Ай бұрын

Good job dex. I own a 91 93 95. I came up with those work. I was curious with pre HO. Thanks.

@eat.sleep.wheel21 Ай бұрын

another idea for a transfer case video - JK NP241 case compatibility and swapping with older jeeps, and also GM transmissions (for "LS" swaps)

@NickFraschetti-er5py Ай бұрын

Does this video apply to ZJs as well or only XJs I've got shift problems in 1st going to 2nd 1997 Grand Cherokee.

@shelleyking8450 Ай бұрын

Quite the Jeep farm you have there. Did you plant them or are they native, wild-grown XJs?

@zack204 Ай бұрын

how do you test for a bad tcm? my 90 xj trans doesn't get 2nd or 4th

@scottholley4001 Ай бұрын

Is the 87-90 remix ECM for automatic or standard shift

@braxtonspradlin4360 Ай бұрын

Could u explain torque converter lock up like how it works and how to know it’s working

@Ozee_S5 Ай бұрын

Do you sell and ship body parts at all, like maybe a hood and liftgate?

@The_nitrous_Outlaww Ай бұрын

What is the offset of the wheels on the red xj with the boggers???

@cbforme Ай бұрын

Like the video very interesting

@miller7759 28 күн бұрын

Usually in my Experience it's always a Shift Solenoid or Solenoids that are bad and not the TCM.

@brandonzeiders5273 Ай бұрын

Dex... I'm having an issue. 99 xj. Led headlights. When used for long period the will sometimes not shut off. Is that switch problem? Or do I need upgrade harness?

@bobjoe1593 Ай бұрын

Sorry if this is a dumb question but are you sure you're shutting the lights off before the car? There's a shutdown timer if you turn off headlight after turning the car off. That system also could be a general issue with getting headlights to shut off

@CharlesSharp-ry4er Ай бұрын

Pimp my Jeep! Dez,I believe it would take off and make you a lot of money I’m just getting started jeepin but 00 wj is close to ready not really if that makes sense in Jeep terminology

@Hillsautomotive Ай бұрын

Pretty sure the extra wires are for the tps. Renix having the tps for engine and tps for auto.

@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 Ай бұрын

I run an '86 ecm in my '84 chevy because converter lockup is sooner and the '86 reports more PID's.

@arak17iv77 Ай бұрын

Good info

@jigmonster101 Ай бұрын

Dex, Justin or any other XJ owner and lover of this tried and true vehicle that has continued to make a reputation for itself. ❤ I need some advice and guidance from my fellow XJ owners and family 😊 I have an early built 97 XJ (build date 02/08/1997) with manual windows and locks. I've thankfully owned this ole guy for the past 5+ years and I absolutely love it and would be lost not having it. The XJ is factory black and been repainted Black from the previous owner(my favorite color) and my little boy helped me name it "Vader" 😊 He loves Star Wars and Darth Vader. ❤ Now to my question, Since I've owned it all these years, there is a clicking sound in the steering wheel when I turn it a few times. It has done this the past year or so. I oiled and greased the bushing above the brake pedal and it still does it. Could it be a worn out clock spring? My horn still works fine and I have never had the Airbag light pop up in the dash cluster....

@chrismiller1691 Ай бұрын

Ok so rookie mistake I put a 96 transmission in a 98. There's one plug/connector different. Could this work swapping a 96 tcm into the 98 ?

@dexjs Ай бұрын

That’s actually a great question that I can’t answer. But I will one day.

@invisibilianone6288 23 күн бұрын

Are you referring to the TCM connector? Or connectors on the transmission itself? Sometimes, if the wire color code is same, and only the plug shape is different, you may be able to just change the plug connector end, swap wires one at a time... There are tools made to slide in and release the wire end connectors, from plug body. Sometimes , , the right size plastic straw can do the same...

@calebmcbride1483 Ай бұрын

I've got a renix had same issue. I've tried 2 tcms that hadn't fixed it. I'm about to part it out if you want those TCMS

@Tpbmods Ай бұрын

You throw a Snap-on redbrick on it yet? Or Go over Cruiser54's Renix List?

@flipeecupsstuff7632 Ай бұрын

Do you have a full set of pearl stone plastic molding? I need everything for the front bumper and the drivers side rear fender flare. 94 country

@flipeecupsstuff7632 Ай бұрын

Would also love a turn signal lever. Do you have any good shape snowflake alloy wheels?

@thomascook1640 Ай бұрын

doesn't make sense...when they went from Renix to the HO. the transmission control was moved to the ECM....well that's the line of crap i was fed.....If you need an old TCM, I've got one somewhere in the Garage.

@nimas.1415 11 күн бұрын

Is that a Toyota pickup seat in the Comanche?

@ka24de720 Ай бұрын

Have you ever ran a stand alone tcm?

@RedRabbit4230 Ай бұрын

HEY @DeXJ JUST CURIOUS, Where bouts r u located in central Tn. Area???

@janetbrowder6685 Ай бұрын

Bethel Springs TN 38315

@KCsRefurbs Ай бұрын

Dex is almost @ 100k subscribers everybody share if you can I will share again on some utube groups. Great Info I think it's great when you just do it gets on my nerves people you can do that how you know lol anyway keep it coming. Ps I like just Dex it name

@artardFTW Ай бұрын

i wonder if the power comfort switch does anything with the other tcu

@dexjs Ай бұрын

Got me wondering too now.

@artardFTW Ай бұрын

@@dexjs another video! or at least a short

@artardFTW Ай бұрын

@@dexjs (L being torque converter lock) comfort shifts 1, 2, 3, 3L into 4L @40mph power goes 1,2,3,4,4L @45ish also noticed a difference between renix tcu green and yellow label

@VC-TV Ай бұрын

They are interchangeable, im currently running an 01 tcm in a 98 xj, the numbers or color dont need to match, the unit just needs to match and obviously fit where the old one was

@Tpbmods Ай бұрын

01 to 98 isnt Renix to Chrysler. The issue is the Renix/AMC aw4's to Chrysler

@VC-TV Ай бұрын

@@Tpbmods i know that… my point is if its the same transmission, the control module doesnt need to match identical, you can use them off of different years as long as they have the same transmission, nothing on the tcm has to match in order for it to work, i knew exactly what my man Dex is talking about thanks very much for your concern, i had an example, yes i know it wasn’t exactly what Dex meant, but its very closely related to what Dex was saying, so i put it fourth in case anyone out there was wondering, but yea i know what he meant my dude, thanks anyway

@VC-TV Ай бұрын

Oh and btw renix to ob2 or vice versa obviously wont work, its not the same computer, it wont be able to read it, its like sticking an xbox game into a playstation, a child coulda told you that wasn’t going to work lol i honestly didnt think that needed to be explained and im sure Dex will figure it out soon enough, but i just wanted to let everyone know that aside from renix which isn’t very common anymore, more obd2 xjs are on the road than renix, if you got a renix xj all i can say is goodluck and have fun, they are a pain compared to the ob2

@noneyuh4337 5 күн бұрын

GET a bingo Marker from the dollaer store for a dolaar and write the year on each windshlied

@shimani141 Ай бұрын

My 99 with 31s and 3.55 gear drops to fourth at 70 kph I have to let off the gas to let it go

@elliotthorum3671 Ай бұрын

...a row of Comanches! My 90 runs and drives just fine... but... wish list... and 'would be nice' list...

@richardstack4818 Ай бұрын

Dex would a Toyota Tcm work?

@dexjs Ай бұрын

Somehow they don’t have electronics at all.

@fredmiller2222 Ай бұрын

is there a difference between 2wd and 4x4 TCM i heard it doesnt matter 2wd tcm in a 4x4. if you get the time make a video of swapping a aw4 into a 98 gran cherokee

@HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair Ай бұрын

Bump, I also have a 98 grand cherokee 4.0 that will someday need an aw4. Help!

@fredmiller2222 Ай бұрын

@@HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair i dont have a Grand cherokee but know someone who does and they hate the 42re. lmao i think its the 42re mite be wrong been awhile

@HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair Ай бұрын

@@fredmiller2222 that is the one sir! And I don't personally feel hate for them, however it would be useful to be able to use 93-01 cherokee aw4's only having to swap the tcm without any rewiring after the first time. As opposed to the 42re, which needs a year specific trans, unless your willing to go through and rewire it each time for the new years tcm.

@fredmiller2222 Ай бұрын

@@HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair the problem we had with swapping 42re was the flywheel had different timing marks. just as the aw4 flywheel was different in the renix era to obd1. im doing an 94 ho swap in my 88 commanche

@dexjs Ай бұрын

Tcm between 2/4wd should be the same. Just know which year you need.

@jzawhorodny06 Ай бұрын

Dex is there a difference in a xj block from 1991 and a 2000?

@arak17iv77 Ай бұрын

There is the 2000 is probably not as good of metal but also they did change something minor.. dex definitely knows

@chicagorc3967 Ай бұрын

@@arak17iv77 great response 😂

@jzawhorodny06 Ай бұрын

@arak17iv77 I have a 1991 wrangler that needs and engine. I was given a 4.0 out of and xj the only big difference I can see is the oil filter.

@arak17iv77 Ай бұрын

@@jzawhorodny06 theres definitely a way to do it. You need a 2000 wire harness and computer. Did 91 have a carb?? Is that the issue? Bc youre obviously going to be using a obd2 motor.. u can run it on a obd one but watch dexs video on standalone wiring harness. I found a real good one ill give you the channel name in a few

@arak17iv77 Ай бұрын

@@jzawhorodny06 and beware of the gray key u dont want a skim key rfid protected harness like i bought on accident for my 96 xj they suck.

@aarongunter5582 15 күн бұрын

I can probably fix them by recapping the circuit board

@Dmowery5036 Ай бұрын

Didn’t you say the 96 was the best Jeep?

@arak17iv77 Ай бұрын

Lol.. I have a 96.. Love it but it's the basta××d year... its a double whammy..

@DependableAutoTruck Ай бұрын

pretty sure i have one on a 1997 or 1998

@zdog90210 10 күн бұрын

Keep your voice down about charm if that gets taken down I'm screwed, you You can also download a zip of your makeup model that you own to have as a backup.

@shimani141 Ай бұрын

The m is for Mexico

@dustinkile7705 Ай бұрын

😮

@aaadamt964 Ай бұрын

I cant stand the " what you should do" guys but... maybe stack and weld steel wheels together to sit the jeeps on so theyre not sitting on the ground. Im in ohio. I could probably sell clean floor pans and rockers.